Am I the only one constantly wondering how to make dusting easier? It’s not the hardest or most time-consuming chore, but I used to put it off longer than I should. Not anymore, though, thanks to the 14 totally brilliant dusting hacks in this post that help me save plenty of time and effort.
Unfortunately, there’s no way to eliminate dust, but these tips make dusting less of a pain. Fair warning: we’ll be venturing beyond normal dusting methods and using tools like tongs, pillowcases, and even a slice of bread!
Have I piqued your interest yet? 😉 Then let’s get dusting! (Oh, and when you’re done, be sure to check out my other home cleaning hacks that will save you time!)
14 Genius Dusting Hacks That Save Time And Effort
1. Use Fuzzy Socks To Sweep
The Swiffer Sweeper makes it easy to sweep up everyday dust and dirt, but the sweeper pad refills are expensive! But you don’t actually need them, because a fuzzy sock works just as well! Just pull the sock over the base of your sweeper, and sweep away. When you’re done, just toss it in with the rest of your laundry to clean it. Easy!
Related: 3 Smart Hacks For Swiffers That Will Save You Money
2. Use Tongs To Dust Blinds
Dusting each slat of your window blinds by hand takes forever! You can make the process much quicker by using a pair of tongs from your kitchen. Wrap a clean microfiber cloth around the edges of your tongs, and secure them using rubber bands. Then use your dusting tongs to dust your blinds twice as fast!
Related: The Best Way To Clean All The Blinds In Your House
3. Dust Screens With Coffee Filters
Surprisingly enough, a coffee filter is perfect for dusting your TV, laptop, and tablet screens. Coffee filters are soft enough that they won’t cause scratches, and they’re great at grabbing onto dirt and dust.
Related: 11 Unexpectedly Useful Things You Can Do With A Coffee Filter
4. Lint Roller Your Lamp Shades
Dusting your lampshades can be tricky, because traditional dusters struggle on fabric surfaces. Grab your lint roller instead, and your lampshades will be dirt- and dust-free in no time!
Related: 11 Of The Best Cleaning Hacks To Learn From Airbnb Hosts
5. Use A Paint Brush For Small Spaces
Traditional dusters aren’t great at getting dust out of smaller nooks and crannies. Use a paint brush or sponge brush to get into those tight spaces!
6. Dust Ceiling Fans With Pillowcases
Have you checked out the tops of your ceiling fans lately? Dust accumulates like crazy up there, but how do you get the dust off without sending it flying? The secret is to use a pillowcase! Slide the pillowcase over each fan blade one at a time. Then just press the pillowcase against the top and bottom of each blade and slide it towards you. All the dust will stay trapped in the pillowcase, and when you’re done, you can just toss it in the washer. Brilliant!
Related: How To Clean Your Ceiling Fan In Seconds
